Had a pretty productive few days. Finished the mudguard using Lou's method; works perfectly. Got the shock and swingarm on. Fitted the electronics on the plate; did not want the boxes out front (wanted the regulator there) but these things are really crowded. Installed the Kokusan ignition pickups and closed up the engine. All well so far. The pile of parts is getting smaller --- see Carlo's caliper, caliper holder and trailing rod conspicuously presented. Finally, who would think that one of Rustoleum's finest would mimic the yellow on the tank once owned by Lou? My paint job will resemble a factory TT2, but not be identical; after all, this will just be a "customer" bike, not a fully-supported Ducati factory version. MikeV

Hi Mike...
Everything looks absolutely immaculate, but that comes as no surprise. The oil cooler and lines look particularly tidy and the belt idler and tension bearings look remarkably new. I was under the impression they were getting hard to find.
Regards...
Flattop

You have a sharp eye flattop. Did you see the non-OSHA 4-gang electrical outlet; I need to fix that.

I should have mentioned the rollers in the tech section discussing the cylinders. Another advantage to using more-modern cylinders (2005-2015 or so) is that the rollers for them are still available. And the adjustable ones are the same for each cylinder.

Regarding the oil lines; this is where you learn the problems with “kits”. This cooler (Earl’s), lines, and bolt kit is from Two Wheels in the UK, and it was on ebay for about half-price, so I decided to give it a try. The ends are fixed positions, and you would not believe the physical twisting I put myself through, and the different routes tried, to snake them around things and stop them from screaming. After they have been there a while they will relax.

The vintage FOX shock presents the same problem. The attachment of the reservoir line to the body is not a banjo fitting (like on an Ohlins), it is a AN tapered screw-in one (like on a Penske), and cannot be changed easily. So, there are only so many choices for a place to mount. Still, this entire assembly seems so tight there might not be anything that much better. Yes, I have seen them snaked to the back and farther front with long lines. This is from my F1, and I had it rebuilt by them a while back — still good.

MikeV

Dear Mike, dear friends, maybe I asked a slightly rude and impertinent question, mike, you don't have to justify anything to me, the market is open to all people of good will, I believe that when a person pays, his duty it has been done.
I am very naive, and sometimes I would do well to bite my tongue.

Thanks for your answer, and I tell all the friends that you have to do what is best for you.
A very strong hug from Italy.

Been a productive week or so. Most everything on the frame is there now. Got the front end on, and most of the rear is close to finish. The bodywork is primed and hanging around. The wiring and a few related components are next. MikeV

Hi Mike
Wow, Great job.
Amazing bike.
Bravo!!
Ciao
Filippo

Nice
The last 10% of a build takes 90% of the time

Looks great Mike as usual you are ending up with a fantastic collection
Cher’s Jon

who will ride that bike?

Question? Why does the right oil cooler pipe pass outside the fork stem?
Why is the starter control plate positioned on the oil cooler frame? When the motorcycle goes under steering, do the sheaths hit the controls?
You might answer me ...... Why do not you mind your business?

You are good!